2W39X3ZImmobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Brace
- Billable / Specific Code
2W39X3Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Immobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Brace. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Immobilization involves limiting or preventing motion of a body region.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 2 | Placement |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 3 | Immobilization |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 9 | Upper Extremity, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 3 | Brace |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W39X3Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W39X3Z
Is 2W39X3Z a billable code?
Yes. 2W39X3Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Immobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Brace on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W39X3Z mean?
2W39X3Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 2 is the Section (Placement); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 3 is the Operation (Immobilization); the 4th character 9 is the BodyRegion (Upper Extremity, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 3 is the Device (Brace); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W39X3Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Immobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Brace crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
